St.Francis County High SchoolsAll ClassesNote:* 11-15-1894 - Crowley Ridge Institute - - - Crowley Ridge Institute was opened with a new building, new faculty, and new management for the higher education of both sexes, will be opened for the reception of new pupils eff.11-15-1894. All pupils, resident within the School District of Forrest City, between the ages of 6 and 21 will be admitted to All Classes in the Primary and Intermediate Departments Free of Charge. Tuition applies for those over or under the age, and for collegiate classes. Walter Gorman, Secretary, and F.M. Malone, Principal.First, a Picture of the Crowley Ridge Institute from 1898 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER

Note:**Forrest City High School, built in 1915, was an addition to Crowley Ridge Institute, which continued as Central School. The new Forrest City High School, known locally as "Old Central," was designed by W.C. Lester and built by J.E. Hollingsworth. The original building featured a symmetrical front facade organized around a slightly protruding central entrance bay. Significant additions have been made to the original building, including the southern addition in 1928, the western gymnasium in 1934, and the classroom section at the western end in 1958. All additions have respected the essential Classical Revival character of the 1915 structure. Listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 8, 1992. 6-14-1912 WEATHERLY,J.,M.-PROF.-FCTIMES-Forrest City High School Principal is selected, Prof.J.M.Weatherly of North Carolina.

And now, a postcard showing side view of original structure with the gymnasium added later.

Note:***FCHS BUILT IN 1931, torn down and moved the High School classes to the old Junior High School built in the 1950's, making the new Junior High School right next to Division Street instead of being on rear of property!